(See major companies that do.) However, Apple does hire for work-at-home positions in at least one division, its AppleCare support team. Most of its home-based customer service jobs, called Apple At-Home Advisors, are virtual call center positions; however there are also separate chat agent positions.
Stress fractures heal with time and rest. Athletes are advised to rest from any activity that caused the stress fracture for the 6-14 weeks that the fractures take to heal (ask your doctor how long your particular fracture will probably take to heal), or until pain-free for 2-3 weeks.
The most important thing to do when you have a stress fracture is to recognize and stop the activity that caused the problem in the first place. Most stress fractures will heal if you reduce your level of activity and wear protective footwear for four to six weeks.